GI News – September 2020
Developing dementia as we age is one of our worst fears. We know people with diabetes are at greater risk, raising the question of whether high glucose levels are a driver of the abnormalities that are found in the brain of dementia patients. And if glucose does play a role, then perhaps dietary changes can …
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
GLUCOSE LEVELS AND DEMENTIA Developing dementia as we age is one of our worst fears. We know people with diabetes are at greater risk (1), raising the question of whether high glucose levels are a driver of the abnormalities that are found in the brain of dementia patients. If true, it would mean glucose levels …
WHAT’S NEW?
LIFESTYLE MAY HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE It’s estimated that there are currently 50 million people living with dementia globally. Major risk factors for dementia include age, genetics and family history. For example, people who have a gene called APOE4 are at much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease – the most common …
PERSPECTIVES: Dr ALAN BARCLAY
FOOD AND MOOD Most of us are aware that certain foods and drinks, like chocolate, or a nice hot cuppa, can provide comfort when feeling down, but many would be surprised to learn that there is increasing evidence that the types of foods and drinks we consume on a regular basis can have a more …
DIABETES CARE
BRAIN HEALTH The brain is the organ in the body that scientists know the least about. What we do know is that for its size (around 1.4 kg for an adult) it uses a disproportionate amount of resources. The brain is 2% of body mass but consumes 20% of the oxygen we inhale, and this …
YOUR GI SHOPPING GUIDE
MINDFUL CARBS Researchers have been trying to identify foods that are able to slow the decline of our brains as we age and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Berries, beans and whole grains are just 3 of the 10 foods that have been identified as brain-healthy foods in the MIND diet (a combination of the …
GOOD CARBS FOOD FACTS
PLANTAINS I once visited a friend and found a giant bunch of what I thought were bananas on her back patio. I learned they were actually plantains. A Filipino friend had given them to her from his own garden. She was keen to give some away as she had way too many and unsure what …
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
BARBECUED SALMON AND KALESLAW WITH HONEY & LIME DRESSING 0:15 Prep • 4 Serves • Main • Every day INGREDIENTS 4 x 100g boneless, skinless salmon fillets 2 teaspoons lime juice, plus extra lime wedges, to serve ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1 x 400g packet fresh kaleslaw, dressing discarded 1 …
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